World's fastest rough water craft

[kach22i]

Just found this, don't know if it's been posted before.

Cutfinger Watercraft......mock-up
http://www.warboats.org/future2.htm

world fastest rough water craft

Homepage of company:
http://www.cutfingerwatercraft.com/

This concept uses a radical shift from the standard types of propulsion. We are using a new patented type of propulsion that will increase hull speed. Engineers have projected the watercraft may be able to sustain 100 mph in sea swells of 20 feet or higher.

http://www.cutfingerwatercraft.com/PressEnterprise2.htm
Lee said his design could potentially allow the Cutfinger to reach speeds of 70 mph in 20-foot swells by slicing through the waves like a knife. The secret is technology that allows water to be sucked up through both sides of the hull, like a giant water pump, lessening the water's resistance.

[Overpaid Slacker]

Wikkid kewl. Wish I was still at Webb.

JP

[kach22i]

Upon a quick read of the patent it seems that the intake path/pressure for a mid-mounted water turbine helps hold the craft down to the surface thereby preventing it fron heaving up on the crest (or dip) of a wave.

There is something called a "Custer Wing" (or Channel Wing) which causes lift on a similar principle.

http://www.custerchannelwing.com/